About
Provided by Amadagana & Partners
AMADAGANA & PARTNERS is a law firm specializing in the fields of energy, mining, infrastructure, financing, mergers and acquisitions, sports, advice to governments, litigation and arbitration in the OHADA zone. Our trademark is the international quality of our legal services combined with a strong local expertise. We advise Cameroonian and international investors, as well as government entities in the management of their business in Cameroon and Africa, with a focus on the OHADA zone.
In the energy sector, we are active in key operations in the sector including the first solar power plant in Cameroon and the first fully private hydroelectric project in the country.
In the mining sector, we are a key player, regularly consulted by the State to improve existing regulations. We are currently advising a mining company in the negotiation of an agreement with the State of Cameroon for the exploitation of one of the largest bauxite deposits in the world.
In the PPP sector, we recently advised a consortium on the PPP deal of the year consisting of 14 toll gates in Cameroon, the financing of which was recently closed.
On the financing side, we can advise both sponsors and lenders and have advised on several financings ranging from EUR 3,000,000 to EUR 320,000,000.
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Chambers Review
Amadagana & Partners is a recognised Yaoundé-based law firm with a strong focus on mandates within the energy sector, including assistance with power purchase agreements and renewables project development. The team additionally advises on financings and incorporations. The group's clients include financial institutions, fintechs and mining companies, among others.
Work Highlights
- Amadagana & Partners advised Eneo Cameroon on its EUR178 million refinancing.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They understand very well the business context and the potential impact of any legal action from a reputational point of view as well."
"They are very reliable and can help solve very complex regulatory matters. We are also satisfied because there are dedicated lawyers within the firm who are quickly responding to our requests under the supervision of the partners. The service is really of high standard."
"They understand very well the business context and the potential impact of any legal action from a reputational point of view as well."
"They are very reliable and can help solve very complex regulatory matters. We are also satisfied because there are dedicated lawyers within the firm who are quickly responding to our requests under the supervision of the partners. The service is really of high standard."
Notable Practitioners
Lynda Amadagana operates an active Yaoundé-based practice and moves up the rankings this year on the back of positive market feedback. She has noted experience negotiating power purchase agreements and handling project financing mandates in the energy sector. She is dual qualified in France and Cameroon.
"She is fully bilingual and has strong expertise in the business environment in Cameroon. She has good knowledge of the energy sector both from an institutional and a regulatory perspective."